Electricity News in May 2023
New EPA power plant rules will put carbon capture to the test
CCUS in the U.S. Power Sector drives investments as DOE grants, 45Q tax credits, and…
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Sustaining U.S. Nuclear Power And Decarbonization
Existing Nuclear Reactor Lifetime Extension sustains carbon-free electricity, supports deep decarbonization, and advances net zero…
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Smaller, cheaper, safer: Next-gen nuclear power, explained
MARVEL microreactor debuts at Idaho National Laboratory as a 100 kW, liquid-metal-cooled, zero-emissions generator powering…
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California proposes income-based fixed electricity charges
Income Graduated Fixed Charge aligns CPUC billing with utility fixed costs, lowers usage rates, supports…
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Arvato commissions first solar power plant
Arvato Ontario Solar Power Plant advances sustainability with rooftop photovoltaic panels, PPA financing, and green…
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Germany shuts down its last three nuclear power plants
Germany Nuclear Phase-Out ends power generation from reactors, prioritizing energy security, renewables, and emissions goals…
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German coalition backs electricity subsidy for industries
Germany Industrial Electricity Price Subsidy weighs subsidies for energy-intensive industries to bolster competitiveness as Germany…
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Ukraine resumes electricity exports despite Russian attacks
Ukraine Electricity Exports resume to the European grid, starting with Moldova and expanding to Poland,…
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Coal demand dropped in Europe over winter despite energy crisis
EU Winter Energy Mix 2022-2023 shows renewables, wind, solar, and hydro overtaking coal and gas,…
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Europeans push back from Russian oil and gas
EU Renewable Energy Transition is accelerating under REPowerEU, as wind and solar generation hit records,…
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BC Hydro cryptic about crypto mining electricity use
BC Hydro Crypto Mining Moratorium pauses high-load connection requests, as BCUC reviews electricity demand, gigawatt-hours…
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N.B. Power hits pause on large new electricity customers during crypto review
N.B. Power Crypto Mining Moratorium underscores electricity demand risks from bitcoin mining, straining the energy…
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Ontario rolls out ultra-low electricity rates
Ontario Ultra-Low Overnight Electricity Rate lets eligible customers opt in to 2.4 cents per kWh…
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BC Hydro hoping to be able to charge customers time of use rates
BC Hydro Time-of-Use Rates propose off-peak credits and peak surcharges, with 5 cent/kWh differentials, encouraging…
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Ontario government wants new gas plants to boost electricity production
Ontario Gas Plant Expansion aims to boost grid reliability as nuclear refurbishments proceed, using natural…
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